Global Filipino Acts Join Electronic Music’s Major Forces In This Year’s &Friends Festival

Manila’s Biggest EDM Festival is Back in 2026 With An All-Star Lineup Featuring Galantis, Porter Robinson, Alan Shirahama, Adventure Club and Multiple Filipino Talents Taking Center Stage

&FRIENDS Festival, co-presented by Collective Minds, returns to Okada Manila this June 19 and 20 even bigger and better than before.

Leading this year’s iteration of the premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival in the Philippines are four of electronic music’s most commanding forces, including Galantis and Porter Robinson.

Filipino Excellence on the Global Stage

This year, the Filipino diaspora takes its place in the limelight; with headliners, subheadliners, and supporting acts all showcasing the indelible mark Filipino talent continues to make on the global electronic music community.

Ylona Garcia Headlines the &FRIENDS Festival OPM Stage Presented by MYX

Set in the heart of Manila, &FRIENDS Festival is redefining what it means to be a destination music experience in Southeast Asia. On May 30 & 31, 2025, at Okada Manila, global superstars and Asia’s rising artists come together to celebrate music that’s beyond borders.

A Homecoming Performance

Headlining the OPM Stage presented by MYX is Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, returning for a homecoming performance since moving to Los Angeles to further her music career. With her bold sound and global reach, Ylona embodies the new generation of Filipino artists making waves on the world stage. Alongside her are Amiel Sol, whose indie-pop tracks have earned a loyal following, and Kiyo, known for his lo-fi sound and lyrical storytelling. Local collectives such as Orange Juice Asia and Contrast round out the list, bringing a unique wave of Filipino creativity to the spotlight.

Tomorrowland of Manila: Zedd, Illenium, bbno$ and more headline &FRIENDS Festival in May

Prepare for a first-of-its-kind celebration of music and raves as &FRIENDS Festival is bringing top music artists from all over the world to Manila, on May 30 - 31, 2025 in Okada Manila. 

&FRIENDS Festival’s star-studded music roster includes Grammy-winning EDM icon Zedd, multi-platinum rapper bbno$, Billboard Music Top Dance/Electronic Album awardee Illenium, Dutch electronic duo €URO TRA$H, Singapore’s fastest rising DJ Kiara, the creator of melodic dubstep Seven Lions, Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, and more. 

A Once in a Lifetime Lineup for the Philippines

Fresh from playing some of the world’s biggest stages—including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, and Tomorrowland—these headliners are no strangers to electrifying massive crowds. Zedd, the Grammy-winning artist behind festival anthems like Clarity and Stay the Night, is making a triumphant return to Manila after nearly 3 years. 

Zedd Returns to Manila for &FRIENDS Festival

Prepare for an unforgettable celebration of pop culture and music as &FRIENDS Festival makes its debut in Manila, bringing together the world’s top creators and music artists on May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Parañaque. 

Kicking off its star-studded lineup of guests is Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd. Known for chart-topping hits like Clarity, Stay, and The Middle, Zedd’s highly-anticipated return to the archipelago will be an unforgettable moment for fans in the Philippines.